The heart and soul of Boston lies in its culture and food. This is what makes the city bustling with eateries that serve a crowd of foodies. Despite the culinary brilliance, Boston has never received a Michelin Guide to date. Things seem to change, though, as the organization has made its way to the city.
Highlights
- Boston-based restaurants are set to be included in the Michelin Guide in 2025.
- Boston has been named one of the Northeast cities that might be a part of its Northeast Cities Michelin Guide Ceremony.
- The Michelin Guide has been expanding across the U.S. with support from city and state tourism boards, helping finance the publication of these prestigious guides.
Boston Finds Its Name in the Michelin’s Northeast Cities Category
The Michelin Guide is renowned for its rigorous restaurant rating system, and earning its validation is a mark of excellence. Until now, Boston’s eateries have not been included, but that’s about to change as Michelin inspectors have started reviewing restaurants in the city.
Boston was joined by Philadelphia, which also received the guide on May 12. Both cities will now be placed under the ‘Northeast Cities’ group of Michelin. The category previously included other U.S. cities, including Chicago, Washington, D.C., and NYC.
Northeast Cities Michelin Guide Ceremony
The names of the restaurants selected for the Northeast Cities Michelin Guide will be announced this year at a special ceremony. Details about the location and date are yet to be released.
A String of North American Guides Added In Recent Years
Prior to adding Boston and Philadelphia, the Michelin Guide had been adding a series of other North American guides that covered many U.S. cities. Some names include Atlanta, Colorado, and Texas. Apart from this, it widened its horizons by increasing coverage zones in Toronto and Florida.
The Michelin Guide further shared its 2025 plans of publishing a regional guide and a Quebec guide, encompassing the American South. Along with the existing Atlanta guide, the names include Louisiana, North Carolina, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Apart from these cities, the company’s North American guides include California, Washington, D.C., Vancouver, Chicago, NYC, and Mexico.
Financial Aspects of Michelin’s American Expansion
The Michelin Guide’s expansion in the U.S. has been largely financed by city and state tourism boards. These boards pay millions of dollars to help cover the costs of producing the guide.
Michelin conducted a thorough examination of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, which invested $1 million over nearly three years. Similarly, six tourism boards in Texas paid over $2 million to the company for more than a year and got the state guide.
The inclusion of Boston in the Michelin Guide is a stepping stone for its culinary victory. With this development, Massachusetts’ dining places will be able to have a global presence.
